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  • Dispenser with beans and legumes
    Industry Operations April 03, 2024

    Virginia Grocer Emphasizes Zero Waste

    A zero-waste grocer called Trace—The Zero Waste Store in Vienna, Virginia endeavors to inspire customers to embrace a sustainable lifestyle, both for the planet and the local community.
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  • Target store front facade.
    Industry Operations April 03, 2024

    Report: Target Ads Key Sales Driver

    Target’s retail media unit arm, which makes and sells ads, grew more than 20 percent in the fiscal year ending Feb. 3...
  • sofi Awards 2024 Enter Your Product
    Industry Operations April 02, 2024

    Time Running Out to Enter sofi Awards

    The SFA’s 2024 sofi Awards competition is underway, with entries being accepted through March 31.
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  • Mike Kostyo

    How to Leverage Trends With Menu Matters VP

    “A trend is just a tool for your toolbox,” said Kostyo. “You first have to know who you are, what your brand stands for, and who your customer is and what they want...
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  • People planting tree
    Industry Operations By: George Hajjar April 02, 2024

    Retailers Celebrate Earth Month

    Kroger, H-E-B, and Hannaford recently revealed separate plans to honor Earth Month by promoting environmental well-being.
  • Amazon produce

    Packaging Innovations Could Make for Greener Produce Sections

    As part of the Biden administration’s call for new ways to package food that reduces plastic, the following innovations may be coming to a produce aisle near you, reports The New York Times.
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  • Daughter, mom, and grandmother at dinner table
    Industry Operations April 02, 2024

    Consumers Expect to Spend More on Spring Holidays

    “Consumers overall expect to spend more this year than last year on Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day,” said a report from data insights firm Coresight Research.
  • Speakers at Youth Marketing Strategy event
    Industry Operations April 02, 2024

    Report: Gen Z Seeks Experiences Over Products

    Gen Z shoppers are looking for products that offer unique experiences and align with their values, said Sarah Rooney, SVP and head of US at brand strategy firm Huxly, during the recent Youth...
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  • Cinnamon sticks
    Industry Operations April 01, 2024

    ICYMI: March’s Top Stories

    The most popular articles with SFA News Daily readers in March focused on a recall of cinnamon, changes to retailer operations, and the implications of a recent tragedy.
  • port

    Temporary Channel to Open in Port of Baltimore

    A temporary alternate channel will be opened in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which collapsed last week, for commercially essential vessels, officials in Baltimore announced Sunday.
  • Uber Eats Driver on Bike
    Industry Operations April 01, 2024

    Uber Eats Expands Reusable Packaging

    Uber Eats said today that they are expanding their partnership with DeliverZero to offer more reusable packaging options at checkout on the West Coast.
  • Fruit and vegetables in a basket
    Industry Operations April 01, 2024

    Consumers Crave Produce Innovation

    Fifty-one percent of produce shoppers are eager for innovative ideas on incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into their snacking routines according to a report from FMI.
  • Sonic Blackout Slush
    Industry Operations April 01, 2024

    Retailers, Brands Celebrate Solar Eclipse

    National and specialty brands as well as retailers across the U.S. have recently said they are celebrating the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 in myriad ways.
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  • 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
    Summer Fancy Food Show April 01, 2024

    Make a Splash at the Show With a Booth + Sponsorship!

    If you’re considering exhibiting at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show but aren’t sure how to maximize your impact and ROI, we can help!
  • Better Off Burger
    Industry Operations By: Mark Hamstra March 29, 2024

    Local Ingredients, Foodservice Concepts Expand in Baseball Stadiums

    The trend toward incorporating more local food and beverage purveyors in Major League Baseball stadiums continues this season, which kicked off Thursday for most teams.